Head Strength & Cond Coach

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Posting Details

Posting Summary

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Posting Number

STA00635PO25

Job Family

Athletics Administration

Job Function

Coaching

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Posting Details

Posting Summary

Logo

Posting Number

STA00635PO25

Job Family

Athletics Administration

Job Function

Coaching

USC Market Title

Head Coach

Link to USC Market Title

https://uscjobs.sc.edu/titles/132070

Job Level

M2 - Managerial

Business Title (Internal Title)

Head Strength & Cond Coach

Campus

Aiken

Work County

Aiken

College/Division

USC Aiken College/Division Level

Department

AIK Athletics

State Pay Band

Unclassified

Approved Starting Salary

Salary commensurate with qualifications

Advertised Salary Range

Salary commensurate with qualifications

Location of Vacancy

Part/Full Time

Full Time

Hours per Week

37.5

Work Schedule

Basis

12 months

Job Search Category

Other Professional

About USC

| About University of South Carolina |
From the Upstate to the Lowcountry, the University of South Carolina system is transforming the lives of South Carolinians through the impact of our eight institutions and 20 locations throughout the state. More than 50,000 students are enrolled at one of eight institutions, including the research campus in Columbia and comprehensive four-year universities in Aiken, Upstate and Beaufort. In addition, our Palmetto College campuses in Salkehatchie, Union, Lancaster and Sumter enable students to earn associate or bachelor’s degrees through a combination of in-person, online or blended learning. All of our system institutions place strong emphasis on service — helping to build healthier, more educated communities in South Carolina and beyond. |

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Position Description

| Advertised Job Summary |
Head Strength and Conditioning Coach, USCA Athletics

The University of South Carolina Aiken, an NCAA Division II Institution and member of the Peach Belt Conference, is seeking a Head Strength and Conditioning Coach for a 10-sport department. The successful candidate will be responsible for the overall operation of the strength and conditioning program, including the oversight, implementation, and development of performance programming for student-athletes in accordance with USC Aiken, Peach Belt Conference and NCAA rules and regulations. This is a 12-month full-time position. Salary will be commensurate with qualifications and experience. Minimum requirements: Bachelor’s degree and 5 or more years of experience, which may be substituted by an equivalent combination of certification, training, education, and/or experience. Preferred: Master’s degree. Two years of strength and conditioning experience at intercollegiate level. Application deadline: August 11, 2025. Women and minorities are encouraged to apply. USC Aiken is an AA/EOE. | | Job Related Minimum Required Education and Experience |
Requires a bachelor’s degree in a job related field and 5 or more years of job related experience, which may be substituted by an equivalent combination of job related certification, training, education, and/or experience. | | Required Certification, Licensure/Other Credentials | | | Preferred Qualifications |
Master’s degree. Two years of strength and conditioning experience at intercollegiate level. | | Knowledge/Skills/Abilities |
Must be able to establish and maintain positive working relationships with colleagues, coaches, student-athletes, sports medicine staff and other university staff; CPR, AED and First Aid certification required; Proven success in all areas of strength and conditioning programming; Comply with NCAA regulations, conference rules and University policies. |

Job Duties

| Job Duty |
Develop and implement sport-specific strength and conditioning programs for all NCAA teams. | | Essential Function | Yes | | Percentage of Time | 30 |

| Job Duty |
Supervise workout sessions directly with student-athletes and the coaching staffs to develop, illustrate, oversee, test, evaluate and document the progress of the student-athletes physical fitness and conditioning. | | Essential Function | Yes | | Percentage of Time | 40 |

| Job Duty |
Collaborate with the Sports Medicine staff to develop sport-specific return to play rehabilitation protocols for injured and with prevention of injuries. | | Essential Function | Yes | | Percentage of Time | 10 |

| Job Duty |
Oversee day to day operations including facility scheduling, testing and evaluation equipment, inventory and maintenance, unit policies, budgets, and administrative duties. | | Essential Function | Yes | | Percentage of Time | 10 |

| Job Duty |
Other duties as assigned by supervisor. | | Essential Function | Yes | | Percentage of Time | 10 |

Position Attributes

Employees in Safety-Sensitive or Security-Sensitive positions will be subject to pre-employment and post-employment drug testing in accordance with University policy HR 1.95 Drug and Alcohol Testing.

| Safety Sensitive or Security Sensitive | No | | Hazardous weather category | Non-Essential |

Posting Detail Information

| Number of Vacancies | 1 | | Desired Start Date | | | Job Open Date | 08/04/2025 | | Job Close Date | 08/11/2025 | | Open Until Filled | No | | Special Instructions to Applicant |
In addition to completing the online application, please also upload your resume and a separate cover letter.

Positions are advertised for a minimum of five (5) business days on our job website. After five (5) business days, positions can be closed at the discretion of the department at any time. This employment site is updated on a regular basis. The length of the recruitment and screening process may vary from position to position, depending upon a variety of factors. Should review of your qualifications result in a decision to pursue your candidacy, you will be contacted by phone or email.

We are only accepting applications submitted by August 11, 2025. | | Quicklink for Posting | https://uscjobs.sc.edu/postings/192530 | | EEO Statement |
The University of South Carolina does not discriminate in educational or employment opportunities or decisions for qualified persons on the basis of age, ancestry, citizenship status, color, disability, ethnicity, familial status, gender (including transgender), gender identity or expression, genetic information, HIV/AIDs status, military status, national origin, pregnancy (false pregnancy, termination of pregnancy, childbirth, recovery therefrom or related medical conditions, breastfeeding), race, religion (including religious dress and grooming practices), sex, sexual orientation, veteran status, or any other bases under federal, state, local law, or regulations. |

Supplemental Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

1. * Do you have at least a bachelor’s degree and 5 or more years of experience, which may be substituted by an equivalent combination of certification, training, education, and/or experience?
   • Yes
   • No

Applicant Documents

Required Documents 1. Cover Letter 2. Resume

Optional Documents

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